2023 LATEST AND UPDATED West Coast EMT Block Exam #6
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
The lower jaw bone is called the:
A. zygoma.
B. maxilla.
C. mandible.
D. mastoid. mandible.
The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is
called: Traction
During the normal wound healing process, bleeding may occur from even a minor
injury because:
A. there is a substantial decrease in the number of platelets in and around the
wound, which increases the risk of bleeding.
B. histamines released by the immune system constrict the blood vessels, which
increases the pressure within them.
C. new capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to
become as stable as the preexisting capillaries.
D. bacteria and other microorganisms invade the wound site and damage the
capillaries, which makes them more prone to bleeding. New capillaries that
stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the
preexisting capillaries.
Pleural fluid is contained between the:
A. visceral and parietal pleurae.
B. parietal pleura and the heart.
C. visceral pleura and the lung.
D. parietal pleura and the chest wall. visceral and parietal pleurae.
A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes
COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm
Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His
medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing his nosebleed today?
Select one:
A. Diabetic complications
B. Hemorrhagic stroke
C. High blood pressure
D. His prescribed albuterol High blood pressure
A person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature falls below:
90 degrees
If one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a crash, the EMT should:
A. rapidly assess only the survivors who have experienced obvious trauma.
B. allow the survivors to refuse transport if they have no obvious injuries.
, C. suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
D. transport the survivors only if they have injuries or complain of pain.
suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct? The
anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA
The spinal cord is encased in and protected by the: spinal canal.
You receive a call to a local gymnasium for a basketball player with a dislocated
shoulder. Upon arrival, you find the patient, a 17-year-old male, sitting on the ground.
He is holding his left arm in a fixed position away from his body. There is an obvious
anterior bulge to the area of injury. You should:
A. assess distal pulse, motor, and sensory functions.
B. gently attempt to move his arm toward his body.
C. place a pillow under his arm and apply a swathe.
D. flex his arm at the elbow and then apply a sling. assess distal pulse, motor,
and sensory functions
The presence of tachycardia following a significant abdominal injury:
A. is always accompanied by hypotension.
B. indicates a state of decompensated shock.
C. should be assumed to be a sign of shock.
D. is most commonly caused by severe pain. should be assumed to be a sign
of shock.
In order for sweating to be an effective cooling mechanism:
A. several layers of clothing must be worn.
B. it must be able to evaporate from the body.
C. the relative humidity must be above 90%.
D. the body must produce at least 1 L per hour. it must be able to evaporate
from the body.
A 37-year-old male was pinned between a flatbed truck and a loading dock. On
exam, you find bruising to the chest, distended neck veins, bilaterally diminished
breath sounds, and bilateral scleral hemorrhaging. You should:
A. suspect a severe hemopneumothorax.
B. request a paramedic ambulance.
C. perform a secondary assessment.
D. aggressively manage his airway. aggressively manage his airway.
An epidural hematoma is MOST accurately defined as:
A. bleeding between the skull and dura mater.
B. bleeding between the dura mater and brain.
C. venous lacerations that occur within the brain.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
The lower jaw bone is called the:
A. zygoma.
B. maxilla.
C. mandible.
D. mastoid. mandible.
The act of pulling on a body structure in the direction of its normal alignment is
called: Traction
During the normal wound healing process, bleeding may occur from even a minor
injury because:
A. there is a substantial decrease in the number of platelets in and around the
wound, which increases the risk of bleeding.
B. histamines released by the immune system constrict the blood vessels, which
increases the pressure within them.
C. new capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to
become as stable as the preexisting capillaries.
D. bacteria and other microorganisms invade the wound site and damage the
capillaries, which makes them more prone to bleeding. New capillaries that
stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the
preexisting capillaries.
Pleural fluid is contained between the:
A. visceral and parietal pleurae.
B. parietal pleura and the heart.
C. visceral pleura and the lung.
D. parietal pleura and the chest wall. visceral and parietal pleurae.
A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes
COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm
Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His
medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins. Which of the
following is MOST likely causing his nosebleed today?
Select one:
A. Diabetic complications
B. Hemorrhagic stroke
C. High blood pressure
D. His prescribed albuterol High blood pressure
A person's ability to shiver is lost when his or her body temperature falls below:
90 degrees
If one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a crash, the EMT should:
A. rapidly assess only the survivors who have experienced obvious trauma.
B. allow the survivors to refuse transport if they have no obvious injuries.
, C. suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
D. transport the survivors only if they have injuries or complain of pain.
suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma.
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct? The
anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA
The spinal cord is encased in and protected by the: spinal canal.
You receive a call to a local gymnasium for a basketball player with a dislocated
shoulder. Upon arrival, you find the patient, a 17-year-old male, sitting on the ground.
He is holding his left arm in a fixed position away from his body. There is an obvious
anterior bulge to the area of injury. You should:
A. assess distal pulse, motor, and sensory functions.
B. gently attempt to move his arm toward his body.
C. place a pillow under his arm and apply a swathe.
D. flex his arm at the elbow and then apply a sling. assess distal pulse, motor,
and sensory functions
The presence of tachycardia following a significant abdominal injury:
A. is always accompanied by hypotension.
B. indicates a state of decompensated shock.
C. should be assumed to be a sign of shock.
D. is most commonly caused by severe pain. should be assumed to be a sign
of shock.
In order for sweating to be an effective cooling mechanism:
A. several layers of clothing must be worn.
B. it must be able to evaporate from the body.
C. the relative humidity must be above 90%.
D. the body must produce at least 1 L per hour. it must be able to evaporate
from the body.
A 37-year-old male was pinned between a flatbed truck and a loading dock. On
exam, you find bruising to the chest, distended neck veins, bilaterally diminished
breath sounds, and bilateral scleral hemorrhaging. You should:
A. suspect a severe hemopneumothorax.
B. request a paramedic ambulance.
C. perform a secondary assessment.
D. aggressively manage his airway. aggressively manage his airway.
An epidural hematoma is MOST accurately defined as:
A. bleeding between the skull and dura mater.
B. bleeding between the dura mater and brain.
C. venous lacerations that occur within the brain.
